Is your kitchen desperately in need of a makeover, namely the cabinets? When it comes to kitchens, cabinets are definitely one of the most important, and sometimes overlooked parts. Kitchen cabinets, especially new ones, can be super expensive. However, they need not be if you get creative and add a little DIY effort into the mix. We put together 34 of our favorite DIY ideas for kitchen cabinets so you could see for yourself. These inexpensive home improvement projects are yours for the making, see for yourself. From refacing existing cabinets to building new ones, you are sure to find some awesome ideas here.

DIY Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

1. Fabric Backed Open Kitchen Cabinets

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Fabric Backed Open Kitchen Cabinets, a budget storage upgrade, quick enough to test before the coffee even brews

Refresh the look of your kitchen cabinet by updating it with fabric at the back. All it takes is a $25 worth of supplies and you can re-create this glamorous update in the kitchen. Read the full tutorial from Pretty Handy Girl to learn how it’s done.

2. Chalk Paint Kitchen Cabinet Refresh

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Chalk Paint Kitchen Cabinet Refresh, easy enough for a first attempt at the trick and a detail that friends always ask about

Don’t you just love the richness of the color from chalk paint? I honestly think it’s a great way to update the look of your kitchen cabinet. It really matches the farmhouse style so well. Lovely kitchen, indeed!

3. Rustic Modern RV Kitchen Cabinet

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Rustic Modern RV Kitchen Cabinet, easy enough for a first attempt at the trick and a result that looks like a pro handled it

Oh wow, this reclaimed wood kitchen cabinet came out really great! Another great way to refresh your old kitchen cabinets. Spruce up the kitchen and give it a home-y appeal with this unconventional and cool design. Mountain Modern Life will show you how it’s done.

4. DIY Shaker Style Cabinets

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DIY Shaker Style Cabinets, a budget storage upgrade, cheap enough to attempt using stuff already on hand

This shaker style cabinet might just be my favorite on the list. With its sophisticated look and classy appeal, your  cabinet makeover will surely be the most impressive. It’s always cost effective if you just update rather than completely replace them. Read the full tutorial on Cherished Bliss to learn the full details of this project.

5. Cabinet Towel Bar

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Cabinet Towel Bar, speedy enough to squeeze in before walking out the door and a workaround that solves the problem for good

What a clever idea to put towel bars on the kitchen cabinets! I love that it does not only look pretty industrial but it’s functional too. I am completely sold into this idea and might just try it on my upcoming kitchen makeover.

6. Add Glass to Cabinet Doors

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Add Glass to Cabinet Doors, forgiving enough to redo if the opening pass misses and a detail that friends always ask about

Replace kitchen panels with glass and see the huge difference it would make in your kitchen. The panels brought a level of brightness that makes the whole space airy and inviting. They did a great job with this makeover.

7. Grey Painted Kitchen Cabinets

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Gray Painted Kitchen Cabinets, a budget storage upgrade, basic enough in tools to skip a hardware run

Transform your kitchen area just by painting the cabinets. Plus it’s going to save you a lot of money if you do it yourself. I have been wanting to re-paint my cabinets but I kind of think it was going to be a tough job. Looking at this tutorial, I now have the motivation and courage to do it! I can’t wait to tackle this project next month.

8. DIY Upper and Lower Cabinet Lighting

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DIY Upper and Lower Cabinet Lighting, low effort enough for a five minute pass and a detail that friends always ask about

Okay, so this project looks a little intimidating but look at the result. It’s too beautiful. I never imagined this is just accomplished by installing some rope lighting. Another great idea to keep in mind when renovating the kitchen and giving it a fresh new look. Let Thrifty Decor Chick guide you on this DIY.

9. Budget Cabinet Makeover

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Budget Cabinet Makeover, low effort enough for a five minute pass and a detail that friends always ask about

If you are low on budget you can still find ways to update your kitchen cabinet. I read this post from Sand and Sisal and it talked about getting the cabinet walls sturdier just by thickening the board frames and updating the look of the entire cabinet.

10. Upcycled Barnwood Style Sideboard

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Upcycled Barnwood Style Sideboard, a budget storage upgrade, straightforward enough to teach a roommate in one go

If you are fond of the farmhouse style, this kitchen cabinet upcycle is definitely for you. Fall in love with the simple yet rustic design of this kitchen cabinet. This is really a fabulous transformation and Mountain Modern Life is crazy talented by coming up with this idea.

11. DIY Kitchen Cabinet Door Organizer

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DIY Kitchen Cabinet Door Organizer, gentle enough on a beginner's patience and a payoff that makes the whole week smoother

12. Painted Kitchen Cabinets

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Painted Kitchen Cabinets, wallet friendly enough to skip a specialty gadget and a discovery worth passing along to a neighbor

13. Paint Kitchen Cabinets without Professional Equipment

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Paint Kitchen Cabinets without Professional Equipment, a budget storage upgrade, gentle enough on a beginner's patience

14. Base Cabinet for the Kitchen

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Base Cabinet for the Kitchen, tidy enough in mess to skip a cleanup after and a finish that beats anything off a store shelf

15. Painted Kitchen Cabinets The Easy Way

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Painted Kitchen Cabinets The Easy Way, tidy enough in mess to skip a cleanup after and a detail that friends always ask about

16. Build a Basic Wall Cabinet

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Build a Basic Wall Cabinet, a budget storage upgrade, small scale enough to test on one corner first

17. Open Shelf End Wall Cabinet

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Open Shelf End Wall Cabinet, quick enough to test before the coffee even brews and a shortcut that skips a trip to the store

18. Install A Pull-Out Garbage

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Install A Pull-Out Garbage, simple enough to remember without jotting it down and a result that looks like a pro handled it

19. Build Custom Kitchen Cabinets

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Build Custom Kitchen Cabinets, a budget storage upgrade, a routine that runs noticeably faster afterward

21. DIY Inexpensive Cabinet Updates

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DIY Inexpensive Cabinet Updates, basic enough in tools to skip a hardware run and a result that looks like a pro handled it

22. Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets

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Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets, basic enough in tools to skip a hardware run and a detail that friends always ask about

23. Kitchen Cabinet Facelift

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Kitchen Cabinet Facelift, a budget storage upgrade, a change that upgrades the whole space instantly

24. Kitchen Cabinets Up to the Ceiling

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Kitchen Cabinets Up to the Ceiling, basic enough in tools to skip a hardware run and a detail that friends always ask about

26. Update Your Dishwasher Cabinet

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Update Your Dishwasher Cabinet, brief on steps and quick to reward once it clicks and a detail that friends always ask about

27. Plywood Upper Kitchen Cabinets

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Plywood Upper Kitchen Cabinets, a budget storage upgrade, an outcome sturdier than the original setup

28. Fixer Upper Inspired Kitchen

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Fixer Upper Inspired Kitchen, straightforward enough to teach a roommate in one go and a detail that friends always ask about

29. DIY Canned Food Organizer

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DIY Canned Food Organizer, compact enough to manage during a commercial break and a payoff that makes the whole week smoother

30. Refinishing and Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets

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Refinishing and Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets, a budget storage upgrade, a discovery worth passing along to a neighbor

31. Beadboard Wallpaper Cabinet Refresh

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Beadboard Wallpaper Cabinet Refresh, gentle enough on a beginner's patience and a shortcut that skips a trip to the store

33. Lower Cabinet Drawers

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Lower Cabinet Drawers, short enough to fit before the kettle finishes boiling and a shortcut that skips a trip to the store

34. Pull-out Drawers in Cabinet above Fridge

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Pull-out Drawers in Cabinet above Fridge, a budget storage upgrade, a method that saves real minutes every single day

 

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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